Eastern Semi-Final
Als, Esks begin road to the Grey Cup in Montreal
After a four year drought, the Montreal Alouettes are back in the post-season as they host the crossover Edmonton Eskimos in Sunday’s Eastern Semi-Final.
The Day Before: Pre-game comments from all four teams
Hear what coaches and players from all four teams had to say as Sunday’s division semi finals draw nearer:
Ferguson: More than meets the eye for ‘Big Play VA’
You know him as ‘Big Play VA’ but maybe it’s more than that, more specific that is.
Vernon Adams Jr. doesn’t look like a big armed quarterback with his relatively thin frame and ability to lose ...
Status Report: Who’s in and who’s out for Sunday’s semis?
Who’s on the injured list? What final adjustments are being made before the biggest game of the season? CFL.ca delivers all the last-minute roster moves ahead of Sunday’s Division Semi-Finals.
How can the Esks slow down Vernon Adams Jr.?
For the Edmonton Eskimos, containing Als pivot Vernon Adams Jr. will be a unique challenge. Jason Maas and Kwaku Boateng describe how they can be successful.
Which X-factors can change Semi-Final Sunday?
TORONTO — Who can change a game in a single play?
There are a select few of those guys around the CFL and on Sunday, with seasons on the line, these are the players to keep an eye on.
We ...
O’Leary: Difficult odds don’t faze crossover-bound Esks
History is not on the Edmonton Eskimos’ side, but as Chris O’Leary writes, there’s a first time for everything. Can the Esks run the table in the East?
Where to Watch: How to tune in on Semi-Final Sunday
The 2019 Grey Cup Playoffs are set to kick off on Sunday, November 10th and everything you need to know regarding how you can watch games in your region can be found right here.
Swoop Aerial Report: A deep dive on Sunday’s pivots
The 2019 Grey Cup Playoffs are days away from kicking off and there are no shortage of storylines at the quarterback position. Let’s take a closer look with the Swoop Aerial Report.
Checking Down: News and notes from Division Semi-Finals
The regular season has barely concluded and the rumour mill is already spinning following the coaching departures of Rick Campbell and DeVone Claybrooks.
Ferguson: National talent paying dividends for Als, Esks
With the Eskimos and Alouettes set to square off in the Eastern Semi-Final, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes that Canadian content has played a role in their success.
CFL Fantasy Podcast, Ep. 50: The Trevor Harris debate
With just one start since his injury, is Trevor Harris too risky a play in TSN CFL Fantasy? That and more as Pat, Jeff and Hannah get you geared up for the playoffs!
O’Leary: Healthy Gable just what the Esks need
A month after last taking the field, Eskimos’ running back C.J. Gable is ready to play a crucial role in the Eastern Semi-Final. Chris O’Leary writes from Edmonton.
Long Read: The rapid rise of Khari Jones
ix days.
It could have been the most pronounced strike against the 2019 Montreal Alouettes, the beginning of the end of another write off of a season.
The Als had wrapped up their training camp ...
The Weekly Say: Which three-seed will go further?
Which three-seed has the best chance to run the table and win a Grey Cup? Plus, who’s feeling the pressure of the 2019 playoffs? The CFL.ca writers weigh in.
The Waggle, Ep.183: The Eastern Semi-Final preview show
Why has the crossover been so difficult in the past and will the trend continue? And which team is better built to take down the Ticats? Plus, Matthieu Proulx joins the pod to tee up this ...
Weekly Predictor: Confidence in the road team
The Division Semi-Finals get underway on Sunday and CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye makes his picks.
Numbers Don’t Lie: 3 stats that will define the Eastern Semi
They may not be considered Grey Cup favourites, but there’s no reason one of the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos can’t make a deep playoff run this November.
O’Leary: Family mantra powers Harris through season like no other
Nearing the conclusion of his eighth season in the CFL, Trevor Harris thought he was done with waiting.
He spent the first four years of his career in Toronto as a backup to Ricky Ray. He signed ...
Cauz: Counting down who’s feeling the pressure of Semi-Final Sunday
As the post-season kicks off and the stakes rise, which coaches and quarterbacks are under the most pressure this weekend? CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz ranks them all.
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